Decision to close Withington Church of England Primary School as of 31st August 2026.
July 20, 2026 Cabinet Member - Education & Skills (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet Member for Education & Skills approved the closure of Withington Church of England Primary School as of 31st August 2026. This decision was made on 20th July 2026.
Kirsten Harrison, Director of Education, awarded call-off contracts for mentoring and family support services to Young Gloucestershire and Aspire Foundation, with these contracts expiring on 31st August 2026.
Nina Philippidis, Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director of Corporate Resources, awarded a contract for management consultancy services to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to support savings identification and local government reorganisation mobilisation.
Jo Walker, Chief Executive, authorised the execution of an Amendment and Restatement Agreement between Gloucestershire County Council and Homes England for the M5 Junction 10 Improvements Scheme.
Full council record
Purpose
Purpose of the Report To seek approval to implement the proposal by the school’s Governing Body to close Withington C of E Primary School as of 31st August 2026.
Decision
That the Cabinet Member for Education & Skills rejects the alternative options and take the recommended decision to:
- 1. Approve the request of the Governors of Withington C of E Primary School to close the school from 31st August 2026.
For the reasons set out in the report.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Effective from | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |